Dear friends,

Since the market is saturated with mobile phones, the telecommunication companies have decided to start selling cheaper mobile phones(refurbished phones, smart phones, regular 2G phones) in convenience stores such as GS25, C&U, 7eleven, etc.  Since it just came out in the market, only very limited quantities are available in certain areas of Seoul. Naturally, because there is a high demand from foreigners and koreans who wish to have a second mobile phone, there will be more availability of these phones over the time.  We're aware that many of you are spending a lot of money in monthly plans and buying used phones at a very expensive price.  This alternative can be very convenient for you since the monthly plans start at 13,500won(12dollars) and the price range for refurbished smart phones is 45~65 dollars including samsung brands and you can open a phone line right at the convenience store.  Please check the following news article that just came out,

http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/26292/convenience-store-phones%E2%80%9D-portend-big-change-phone-retail-market

check out the prices and the models... unfortunately the web page is in korean.... please use the google translator for your general understanding,

http://wuuz.tistory.com/302

Considering that these phones are available in limited quantities and running out very quickly, we have made a research in what locations you can buy these phones at GS25 stores.  We'd suggest that you go along with a korean so you'll know exactly what you are buying.

GS25 said it is selling a small number of the phones at only a few stores in Seoul including Mullae, Dongwon (Gangnam), and Nambu (Shinlim) and saw them go out of stock within three days. Unfortunately, the web page with the addresses are in korean so you would need the help of a korean friend,

http://blog.naver.com/blackboxpia?Redirect=Log&logNo=20178107748

If you need any further assistance, let us know.

John